2008 Rosé Les Hauts de la Lande, Bruno Curassier
After the drive down yesterday from Calais a glass or so of Bruno's easy drinking Rosé was most welcome. Even though it was 2008 this Rosé has remained fresh and is not tired. A blend of Cabernet Franc, Grolleau and Gamay Noir this is a rosé to enjoy rather than to analyse.
1999 Cabernet, AC Touraine Domaine Joël Delaunay
Later I had a tasting sample of the 1999 Cabernet AC Touraine from Domaine Joël Delaunay, which had been opened the day before. Showing very well with soft, savoury fruit, this showed once again that Cabernets from the Cher Valley do have the capacity to age well, even though 1999 is no more than a good vintage rather than coming from a great year like 1996 or 2005.
